MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC CATH PKGD: WEDGE 6 FR 110 CM; CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED

Model Number IPN923527

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/30/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.

Event Description

The report states that "the user inserted the catheter at the groin.However, probably because the iliac artery was severely calcified and bent, the catheter kinked.The user removed it and confirmed the tip kinked.Then the user inserted another catheter of the same lot at the same insertion site, by which completed the procedure without problem.No harm to the patient was reported.The user flushed the catheter, but did not perform the inflation test before use".No report of delay in therapy.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).The reported complaint of catheter kinked/bent in use is not able to be confirmed.The product was not returned for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record (dhr), the product met specification upon release.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.Additionally, unrelated to the reported complaint, it was stated in the event details, that the user "did not perform the inflation test before use".As a result, an in-service has been requested to review the instructions for use (ifu) with the customer.

Event Description

The report states that "the user inserted the catheter at the groin.However, probably because the iliac artery was severely calcified and bent, the catheter kinked.The user removed it and confirmed the tip kinked.Then the user inserted another catheter of the same lot at the same insertion site, by which completed the procedure without problem.No harm to the patient was reported.The user flushed the catheter but did not perform the inflation test before use".No report of delay in therapy.

• Brand Name: CATH PKGD: WEDGE 6 FR 110 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 16 elizabeth drive; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: bryanna connelly ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 15627171
• MDR Text Key: 304704905
• Report Number: 3010532612-2022-00431
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902206746
• UDI-Public: 10801902206746
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K892530
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/30/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN923527
• Device Catalogue Number: AI-07126
• Device Lot Number: 16F22E0088
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1